Common problems – Dell E2020H 20" 16:9 TN Monitor User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Common problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems
you might encounter and the possible solutions:

Common Symptoms

Possible Solutions

No Video/Power LED off

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is

properly connected and secure.

Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other

electrical equipment.

Ensure that the power button is pressed.

Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the

Input Source

menu.

No Video/Power LED on

Increase brightness and contrast controls using the OSD.

Perform monitor self-test feature check.

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

Run the built-in diagnostics.

Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the

Input Source

menu.

Poor focus

Eliminate video extension cables.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (

Factory Reset

).

Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

Shaky/Jittery video

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (

Factory Reset

).

Check environmental factors.

Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

Missing pixels

Cycle power On-off.

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD

technology.

For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy,

see Dell Support site at:

www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Stuck-on pixels

Cycle power On-off.

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD

technology.

For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell

Support site at:

www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Brightness problems

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (

Factory Reset

).

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Geometric distortion

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (

Factory Reset

).

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Horizontal/Vertical lines

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (

Factory Reset

).

Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are

also in self-test mode.

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

Run the built-in diagnostics.

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